WHere is an easy take on a drink found on a new menu. Designed as a large-volume premix that's bursting with essence of a Christmas time, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
