WThis is an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
