WThis is an easy version of a cocktail from our latest menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
