We present an easy take on a drink featured on a new cocktail list. This is a batch premix that is loaded with the tastes of the holiday season, which makes it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Place all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
