WThis is an easy version of a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
