WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the essence of the festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every items into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
