WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with tastes of the Christmas time, making it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Premix: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
