We present an easy version of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with the flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
