WThis is an easy take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
