WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. This is a batch premix which is loaded with essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
