We present a home-style version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with essence of a festive period, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
