WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
