WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
