WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. It's a party-sized premix that is packed with flavours of a Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
