WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed with the flavours of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
