WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with the tastes of a Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Decant to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
