We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes of the festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
