WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of tastes associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool fully. Pour to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
