We present an easy take on a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool fully. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
