WThis is an easy version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. This is a party-sized pre-mixed which is bursting full of essence associated with holiday season, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place all the ingredients into a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, remove from the heat allowing it to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
