We present an easy take on a drink from the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized premix that is packed with essence of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
