We present an easy interpretation of a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with tastes of a holiday season, making it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Place the listed items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Then, remove from the heat and let it to cool down completely. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with the cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
