WThis is an easy take on a beverage found on our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's loaded with the tastes of the festive period, which makes it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra citrus syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. After that, turn off the heat and leave to cool down fully. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for around four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine all the liquids into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
