WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix which is packed with flavours of the festive period, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
