WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with the flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
