WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
