WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with the tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
