WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's packed with flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Put all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
