WThis is a home-style interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
