We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with flavours of a festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
