WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with the essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and leave to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
