We present an easy take on a cocktail from our latest drinks list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that is bursting with the flavours of a Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Place all the components in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into an sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquids into one big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
