WThis is an easy version of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting with essence of the festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
