WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
