We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
