WThis is a simplified version of a cocktail found on a new menu. It's a party-sized premix which is bursting with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Place the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute until cold. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
