We present a simplified version of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix which is loaded full of essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
