WThis is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Put every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
