WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. This is a batch premix which is bursting with the flavours of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
