WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
