WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
