WHere is a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with the tastes of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place all the items in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
