WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix which is packed with essence of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
