WHere is an easy take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded with essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
