WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting full of tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
