WThis is a simplified version of a drink found on a new menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that's bursting full of flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
