We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with tastes associated with holiday season, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
