WHere is a home-style take on a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is bursting with the tastes of a festive period, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
