WThis is a home-style version of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with the flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
