We present an easy interpretation of a beverage found on our latest drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Place all the items in a pan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the stove and leave to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour all the spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, let it rest for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for a minute until cold. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries and complete it with a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
