We present a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
