We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. This is a batch premix that is loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine every items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
