WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
