WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
