We present a home-style version of a beverage featured on our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed which is bursting with the essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
