WHere is an easy take on a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with the tastes associated with holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
