WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and leave to cool entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids into a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
