We present an easy version of a cocktail featured on a new menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix which is loaded with the essence of a festive period, which makes it excellent for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Combine all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it can be stored for about one month.
For the Premix: Combine every liquids into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of the premix to a cocktail shaker containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to cool it down. Strain into a chilled martini glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and finish using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
