We present a simplified take on a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. This is a batch pre-mixed that's packed with flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine all the items in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat and let it to cool completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Premix: Pour all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a mixing glass filled with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour to a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
