WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with flavours of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
