WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting with the flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
To make Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
