WHere is a simplified take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is packed full of flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant into an clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil over the top.
