WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that's packed full of tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the items into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
