WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
