WHere is an easy take on a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's loaded full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
