WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that's bursting with flavours of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Place all the ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
