WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with flavours associated with festive period, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
