WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Batch Mix: Pour every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
