WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the items into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
