We present an easy version of a drink found on a new menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put every components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.