WThis is an easy take on a drink found on a new drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the tastes of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
