WThis is an easy version of a drink found on a new menu. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded full of essence of the Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
