WHere is a home-style take on a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place all the ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for about four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one big jug, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
