WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place all the ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
