WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed with the tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Put every components into a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
