We present a home-style take on a cocktail from our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting full of flavours of a holiday season, rendering it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Yields 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the burner and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
