WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is loaded full of essence of a festive period, rendering it perfect for your holiday party. Save the extra citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
