We present an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
