WThis is an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with tastes of the holiday season, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Place all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
