We present an easy version of a beverage found on a new menu. Designed as a batch premix which is bursting with flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it excellent for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating to dissolve. Then, remove from the stove and leave to cool fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it will last for around four weeks.
Preparing the Premix: Pour every liquid ingredients into a large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using a fine cloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the premix into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist of the essential oil over the top.
