We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with the tastes associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
