WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of tastes of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
