WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
