WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on our latest menu. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with the essence of a festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place every ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
