WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours of the Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
