We present an easy take on a cocktail featured on a new cocktail list. This is a party-sized prepared mix that's loaded with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it perfect for a holiday party. Any leftover syrup you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
For the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pan, bring to a simmer, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the heat and let it to cool fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using muslin, making it fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into a mixing glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a light spray of mandarin oil above the glass.
