We present a home-style take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is packed full of flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
