WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
