We present an easy version of a cocktail found on a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is loaded full of flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
