WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with essence associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put the listed items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
