WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed with the tastes of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
