WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with tastes of the holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
