We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on our latest menu. This is a batch premix that's packed with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place the listed components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
