WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is packed with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
