We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
