WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with essence of a festive period, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
