WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
