WThis is a simplified version of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
