WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with essence of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
