WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
