WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is bursting full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
