WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
