WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
