WHere is a simplified take on a drink featured on a new drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is packed with the tastes of the holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place all the items into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal and store in the fridge, it will last for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix the specified liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then filter it best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil above the glass.
