We present a simplified take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Combine all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and stir gently for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
