WHere is a home-style take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix which is bursting full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
