WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with essence of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
