We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage from a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that's packed full of tastes associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the components into a pan, bring to a light boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a sealable bottle, seal and store in the refrigerator, it can be stored for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base to a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
