WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of the Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
