We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix which is loaded full of essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine the listed components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
