WThis is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed with flavours of the holiday season, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
