We present a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting with essence of the festive period, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
