We present an easy version of a drink found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of essence of the holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Drink (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Put the listed items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to cool fully. Pour into an sterilised bottle, close it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around a month.
To make Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the batch mix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
