We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded full of tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every components in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to cool fully. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
