WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the essence associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
