We present an easy take on a cocktail found on a new drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the components into a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
