We present a simplified take on a beverage featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is loaded with flavours of a Christmas time, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and store chilled, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your batch mix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
