We present a simplified version of a drink featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
