WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
