WHere is a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a batch premix that is packed with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it excellent for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place the listed components into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner and leave to cool down fully. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for around one month.
For the Premix: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Strain into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist of mandarin oil above the glass.
