We present a home-style version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. It's a party-sized premix that is packed with the essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
