WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is packed with the flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
