We present an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put the listed ingredients into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
