WThis is a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized premix which is packed with tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
