WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix which is packed with the essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
