WHere is an easy take on a drink from our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
