WHere is a home-style interpretation of a drink from our latest cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine every ingredients into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
