WThis is a home-style version of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is packed with tastes of a festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquids in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
