We present a simplified take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's bursting with the flavours of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
