We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with tastes of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
