WHere is a home-style interpretation of a beverage featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's bursting with tastes associated with festive period, which makes it perfect for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Place all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool fully. Decant to a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it chilled, it will last for up to a month.
For the Premix: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
