WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
