WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
