WThis is an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is packed full of tastes associated with Christmas time, rendering it ideal for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place every items inside a pot, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into a sizeable container, let it rest for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate carefully for one minute until cold. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the drink.
