We present an easy take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is packed full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
