WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix which is loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
