WThis is a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
