WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that's bursting with the essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
