We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with essence of the Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
