We present a home-style version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with essence associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed items inside a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
