WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix which is bursting with the essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
