WThis is a home-style take on a beverage found on a new menu. It's a large-volume premix that's loaded with essence of the Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put every components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner and leave to cool down completely. Pour to a sealable bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it can be stored for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Pour every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
To serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and finish using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
