WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's loaded with essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
