WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's packed with flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
