WThis is a simplified take on a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with the essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.