We present a home-style version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
