WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting full of essence associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
