WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed items into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
