We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
