WThis is an easy interpretation of a beverage from the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch premix that is loaded full of flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
