We present a simplified take on a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Cordial: Place every components inside a pot, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Next, turn off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Pour to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup in a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
