WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and leave to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.