WThis is an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with the flavours of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
