WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a party-sized premix which is packed with the essence of the festive period, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
