WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on our latest menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
