WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix that is bursting with essence of the festive period, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool down fully. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
