WThis is an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with the essence associated with holiday season, making it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Place the listed items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove allowing it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around one month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquids into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
