WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
