WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
