WHere is a home-style take on a beverage found on a new cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's packed full of essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
