WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that is loaded with flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
