WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's packed with the tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
