WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded with the flavours of a holiday season, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
