WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that is loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
