WHere is a simplified version of a drink from the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that is loaded with tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Place every ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove and leave to cool completely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
