We present a home-style interpretation of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that is packed with essence of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed ingredients in a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix every liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
