WThis is a simplified version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix that's packed with tastes of a Christmas time, rendering it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients in a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a clean bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
