WThis is an easy version of a drink featured on a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that's loaded with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Put every components in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it and store chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
