WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
