WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the essence of a holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
