WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's packed with the flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Cordial: Combine all the components in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner and let it to cool completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour every liquids in a big jug, allow it to infuse for 60 minutes, then filter it best through cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, garnish with the cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist of the essential oil over the drink.
