WThis is a home-style interpretation of a drink found on the seasonal menu. This is a large-volume prepared mix that's loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
