WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with the flavours of the holiday season, making it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
