We present an easy take on a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place all the components into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
