WThis is an easy version of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
