WThis is a simplified take on a drink from a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Premix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
