WHere is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's bursting with the essence of the Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put every components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
