WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
