WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix that's bursting with tastes of a Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
