WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix which is packed with essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
