WHere is an easy version of a drink from a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with flavours of the holiday season, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
