WThis is an easy version of a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with the essence of a Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and let it to cool completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
