We present an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed full of essence of the holiday season, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
