We present a simplified version of a beverage from the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded with the flavours of the Christmas time, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the items into a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.