We present a home-style take on a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is loaded with flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
