WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch premix which is packed with the essence associated with holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
