We present an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is packed full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
