We present a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix which is loaded full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
