WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place the listed components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
