WThis is a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix another batch of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
