WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's bursting full of essence of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for about a month.
For the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
