WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from a new drinks list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed which is loaded with essence of a festive period, making it excellent for your celebration. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine the listed items inside a pan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the stove and let it to cool down entirely. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir carefully for a minute until cold. Filter into an cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
