WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
