WHere is an easy take on a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with the tastes associated with festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
