WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting with essence of a holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
