We present an easy version of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
