WThis is an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with flavours of a festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every components in a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
