We present an easy version of a beverage from a new menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
