WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of the festive period, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and let it to cool completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
