We present a home-style version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is loaded with flavours of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and let it to cool fully. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
