We present an easy version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's bursting with the tastes of the holiday season, making it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
