WThis is an easy take on a drink found on a new menu. This is a party-sized premix that is packed with essence of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
