We present a home-style interpretation of a drink from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
