We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that is packed full of tastes of the holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
