WHere is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's loaded full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
