WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail from a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
