We present an easy take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with flavours associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the spirits and syrup in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass containing ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
