WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with the tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
