WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that's bursting with the flavours associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool down entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
