WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from our latest menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place every items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
