We present a simplified version of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with the essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Combine all the components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
