WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
