WThis is a home-style take on a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, making it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
