We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is bursting with the essence associated with festive period, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a light boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Combine all the spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for about 60 seconds until cold. Strain into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
