WThis is an easy take on a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded with the flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
