This Festive Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is an easy version of a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's bursting with essence of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Put every items inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into a clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix to a stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.