WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed with essence of a holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
