WThis is an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
