We present a simplified take on a drink from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the flavours of the festive period, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
