We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch premix that is loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
