WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool completely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.