WThis is a home-style take on a drink from the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
