WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is packed full of flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
