WHere is a simplified take on a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
