We present a simplified version of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
