We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
