We present a simplified take on a drink featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that's bursting with tastes of the holiday season, making it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place every ingredients in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
