We present a home-style take on a beverage from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
