WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a batch premix which is packed full of essence of the festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
