We present an easy take on a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded with the essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Syrup: Combine the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
