WThis is a home-style take on a beverage from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's bursting with tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
