We present a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place every items in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
