We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is bursting with flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
