WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the flavours of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
