WThis is an easy version of a beverage from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that's bursting with the essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
