WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix which is packed with the tastes associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.