WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that's packed full of essence of a festive period, making it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Place every components into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
