WHere is an easy take on a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is bursting with the flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
