We present an easy version of a drink found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix that is packed with flavours associated with Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Place every items into a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
