WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed full of essence of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.