WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of flavours of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool down entirely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
