We present an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed full of tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
