We present a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is packed full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
