WHere is an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of essence of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
