WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a batch premix that is loaded with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
