WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. It's a batch premix that is loaded with tastes of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
