We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is packed full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
