We present a home-style take on a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the essence of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
