WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that's loaded with the tastes of a festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
