We present a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that's bursting full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine every components in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
