WThis is an easy take on a cocktail from the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
