We present a home-style version of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with the essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
