WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting with the tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
