WThis is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is packed with flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
