WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
