We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with essence of the festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
