We present a home-style version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put the listed components inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the stove and leave to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
