WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix that is bursting with essence of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
