WThis is a simplified take on a drink from a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded with essence of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool fully. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
