WThis is a simplified interpretation of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded full of tastes of a festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for around a month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
