WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that's bursting with the tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
