We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra syrup you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place the listed components inside a pot, bring to a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
