We present a home-style version of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that is packed full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the stove allowing it to cool down completely. Decant to a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it will last for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.