We present an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
