WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting with the tastes associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
