WThis is an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
