We present an easy version of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with the essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Put all the ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
