WThis is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. It's a party-sized premix that is packed with the flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put all the items inside a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the burner allowing it to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then pass it through best through muslin, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Strain into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
