WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that's bursting full of tastes of a festive period, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
