We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
