We present an easy take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's packed full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Syrup: Put the listed components into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
