We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes of a festive period, rendering it excellent for a holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine all the items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
