We present a home-style take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is loaded with the tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put the listed items into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients into a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
