WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that is loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
