WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with tastes associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
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, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
