WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized premix which is bursting full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
