We present an easy take on a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
