We present an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is packed with the flavours associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
