WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of flavours of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
