We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about a month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for one minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
