We present an easy version of a cocktail from our latest menu. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of essence of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
