We present a home-style version of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
