We present a home-style take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch prepared mix which is loaded full of tastes of the Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it will last for around a month.
To make Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
