WThis is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's loaded full of tastes of the festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
