We present a simplified take on a drink found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a party-sized premix that is bursting with the essence of the festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Place every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and let it to cool fully. Decant into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
