WHere is an easy version of a cocktail from a new drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix which is packed full of flavours associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to make additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Syrup: Put all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquids into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then filter it best through a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the batch mix to a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
