WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to cool down completely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
