WThis is an easy version of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded full of flavours of a holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
