We present a home-style take on a drink found on a new cocktail list. It's a large-volume prepared mix which is bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating to dissolve. After that, take off the heat and let it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
