WHere is an easy take on a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's packed with flavours of a festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
