We present a home-style take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's bursting full of tastes of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Put every components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute until cold. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
