We present a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
To make Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
