WThis is a simplified take on a drink from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed components in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for around a month.
To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
