WHere is an easy take on a drink found on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix that's loaded full of essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover syrup to use in brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
To make Premix: Pour every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
