We present a simplified version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with tastes associated with festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.