WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from our latest drinks list. This is a batch premix that's packed with tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put all the items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
