We present a simplified version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of essence of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
