WThis is a home-style version of a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is loaded with the essence of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Save the extra citrus syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put all the ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
