WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed full of tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
