We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
