WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's bursting with tastes of the holiday season, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
For the Cordial: Put the listed components inside a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Then, turn off the stove and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the top.
