WThis is an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
