WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting full of flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place the listed components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
