WThis is a home-style take on a beverage featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded full of flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
