WThis is a simplified version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with tastes associated with festive period, rendering it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
