WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized premix which is loaded with flavours of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Place every ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
