WHere is a home-style take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is packed with flavours associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Citrus Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed items in a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
