WThis is a home-style version of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. This is a batch premix which is packed with tastes of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
