We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with the flavours associated with holiday season, making it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
