WThis is a home-style take on a beverage found on a new drinks list. It's a batch premix that's packed with the tastes associated with Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the stove allowing it to cool down entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
