We present an easy interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that's packed with essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put all the items into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
