WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded full of essence of the festive period, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
