WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the flavours associated with holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
