WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded full of flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Place all the ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
