We present a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
