We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed components into a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
