WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
