WThis is a home-style version of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting full of essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
