WThis is a home-style take on a beverage featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, puddings, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
