WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of flavours of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Place every components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
