WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
