WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the essence associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
