We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it excellent for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Syrup: Put every ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
