WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the essence associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
