WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is packed with the flavours of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.