We present a home-style interpretation of a drink from a new drinks list. It's a batch premix that's bursting with tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every components into a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
