We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. It's a large-volume premix which is packed full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
