WThis is a home-style version of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with tastes of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
