WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded full of tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
