WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix which is packed with essence of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every components in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
