We present an easy take on a beverage from the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is packed with tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
