We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
