WHere is an easy interpretation of a cocktail found on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that's bursting with flavours of a festive period, making it perfect for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Citrus Syrup: Combine every ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the burner and let it to cool completely. Transfer into a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the premix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
