WHere is an easy take on a cocktail featured on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized premix that's loaded with the essence of the festive period, which makes it excellent for hosting a celebration. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the components in a saucepan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the heat allowing it to cool completely. Pour to a clean bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base to a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil above the glass.
