WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with flavours of a Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
