WHere is an easy take on a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded with the flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
