We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's packed with the flavours of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
