We present an easy version of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
