We present an easy interpretation of a drink from the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume premix which is bursting with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Place every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
