WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch premix which is loaded with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place every components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
