WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with flavours of the festive period, making it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
