WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch premix that is packed with the essence of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
