We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with the flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Premix: Mix every liquids into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
