WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the essence of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
