WThis is a home-style version of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that's loaded with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Cordial: Combine every items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
