We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is packed with the essence associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
