WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with the tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
