We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
