WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is packed with essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
