We present a simplified take on a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
