WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
