We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with the flavours of the festive period, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
