WHere is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting full of tastes of the festive period, making it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place the listed components into a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
