We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
