We present an easy take on a beverage featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with the flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
