We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
