WHere is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded with tastes of a Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine every ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
