We present a home-style take on a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is packed with the tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Place the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
