WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Place the listed components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
