WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is loaded with the essence associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to chill. Pour into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
