WThis is a home-style take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed full of flavours associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
