We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed with the essence associated with holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
