WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is loaded with tastes of the holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
