WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail from the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the tastes of a holiday season, making it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Put every items into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
