We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized premix which is packed full of tastes of a Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items in a pan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool down entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Pour every liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into your cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
