WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail from the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with the tastes of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
