WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the tastes of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
