We present a home-style interpretation of a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch premix that's loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the burner and leave to reach room temperature completely. Pour into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
