WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
