WThis is a home-style take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
