We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. It's a large-volume premix which is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
