WThis is an easy version of a drink found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
