We present an easy interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a large-volume premix that is bursting full of flavours of the holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Syrup: Combine every ingredients in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Mix all the liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then strain best through a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
