WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting with flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
