WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch premix which is packed with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place every components in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
