We present an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is packed full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
