WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
