WHere is a simplified version of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with essence of a festive period, making it perfect for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Place every components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for around a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
