We present an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is packed with essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
