WHere is an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's bursting with the tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
