WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail from a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
