We present a simplified version of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed items into a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
