WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's packed with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every ingredients into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
