WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
