WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed with the essence of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
