We present an easy take on a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant into a clean bottle, seal and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
