WThis is a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
