WThis is a simplified version of a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
