We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with essence of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
