We present a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of tastes of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
