WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix which is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
