We present a simplified take on a drink found on a new menu. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded with essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with the cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
