We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a large-volume premix which is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove and leave to cool fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for up to one month.
To make Premix: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
