We present an easy take on a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
