WThis is an easy take on a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is bursting full of flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place all the components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
For the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
