WThis is a simplified interpretation of a drink from our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix which is bursting with essence of the holiday season, which makes it ideal for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Batch Mix: Combine the specified liquids into a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
