WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded with essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Place all the items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
