WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. This is a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Combine every items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
For the Batch Mix: Mix every liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with some cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
