WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume premix which is loaded with the flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Place all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
