We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with essence of the Christmas time, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
