We present a simplified take on a beverage from a new menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with tastes of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
