WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put all the items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
