We present an easy take on a cocktail from a new menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is packed full of tastes of a festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Place the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, take off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or similar, top with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray with the mandarin essence over the drink.
