WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's packed full of essence of a festive period, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
