WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded full of flavours of the festive period, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
