WHere is a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting with flavours of the festive period, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
