WThis is an easy take on a drink from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
