WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed full of essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Put all the items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
