WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded with flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
