WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is loaded full of tastes of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
