WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail from our latest drinks list. This is a party-sized premix that's packed with the essence of a holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the components in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it chilled, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Mix every liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of the batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the drink.
