WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's packed full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
