WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting with essence of a Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
