WThis is a simplified take on a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is packed with flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent 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
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every items in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
