We present a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with flavours of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
