We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with essence of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
