WThis is a home-style take on a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch prepared mix that is packed with essence of the festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a sealable bottle, close it and store chilled, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
