WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded with the flavours of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Syrup: Put all the items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and leave to cool entirely. Transfer into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to a month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then strain best through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
