We present an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with the essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
