We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal drinks list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is bursting full of tastes associated with holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to make additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the stove and let it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour all the liquids in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
