WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on a new menu. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with flavours associated with festive period, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
