WThis is a simplified version of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's bursting full of essence of a holiday season, making it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
