We present an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a party-sized prepared mix which is packed with essence of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for additional servings of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put the listed components in a pan, bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
For the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, so it's completely strained.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring gently for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into a cold coupe glass or similar, decorate with some cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
