WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with tastes of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
