We present an easy version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. This is a batch premix that is packed full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Syrup: Place the listed items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
