WThis is an easy take on a beverage from our latest menu. It's a batch premix that is bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
