WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded full of tastes of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
