We present a home-style version of a cocktail found on a new menu. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine the listed items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Next, turn off the burner and let it to cool down fully. Transfer into an sealable bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquids into one sizeable container, leave to sit for one hour, then filter it best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute to chill. Filter to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
