We present a simplified take on a cocktail found on a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting with flavours of a festive period, making it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
