We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
