WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix which is bursting with essence associated with holiday season, making it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
