We present a home-style version of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume premix that's packed full of essence of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed items in a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool down fully. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
