WThis is an easy version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
