We present a home-style version of a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a batch prepared mix that is bursting with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
