WHere is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume prepared mix that's packed full of essence of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for brunch beverages, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for about a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
