We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is packed with essence of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
