We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting with essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
