We present a home-style take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
