WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
