We present a home-style version of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with tastes of the festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
