WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of flavours of a Christmas time, making it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool down completely. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
