WThis is a home-style version of a drink from a new menu. Designed as a batch premix which is packed with essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
