WThis is an easy version of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed items inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
