WHere is an easy take on a drink found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Place every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
