WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed full of flavours of a festive period, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
