WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that's bursting full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place all the items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
