WThis is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is packed full of essence of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
