We present a simplified take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.