We present a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting full of tastes of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place every ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
