WHere is an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with the tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 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
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every items inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
