WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and leave to cool fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
