WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with essence associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine every items into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
