WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix that's packed with essence of a Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for 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 Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
