We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it ideal for a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it will last for up to four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
