We present a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
