WHere is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
