We present a home-style take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix which is packed with the flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items in a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
