We present a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the flavours of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
