WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with the tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
