WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is packed with flavours of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
