WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
