WHere is a home-style version of a drink found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with the essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
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 premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
