WThis is a home-style version of a drink featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
