This Festive Cocktail – How to Make It
WHere is an easy interpretation of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
