WThis is a simplified take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine every items into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Combine every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
