WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from our latest menu. This is a batch premix that's bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
