WThis is a home-style version of a cocktail from a new drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's packed with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
