WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
