WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. This is a batch premix that's packed full of tastes of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put every items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
