WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place the listed items into a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
