WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
