WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with tastes of the festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
