WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the flavours associated with holiday season, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
