WThis is an easy take on a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with flavours of the Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
