WThis is an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with flavours of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
