We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put every ingredients in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, take off the burner allowing it to cool down completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, seal and store chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into your mixing glass containing ice, and agitate gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
