We present an easy take on a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with tastes of a holiday season, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use 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 fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
