We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded with tastes of the festive period, making it excellent for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to make another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put the listed components in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Next, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquids into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and stir carefully for one minute to chill. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
