WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that's bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
