WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's bursting full of flavours associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
