WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is bursting full of flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
