We present a home-style take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded full of flavours of a holiday season, rendering it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and let it to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
