We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's packed with flavours associated with holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
