We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting with the flavours of the holiday season, making it excellent for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
