WThis is an easy take on a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that is packed with the tastes associated with festive period, making it ideal for a celebration. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put the listed ingredients inside a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
