WHere is a simplified interpretation of a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. Designed as a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with the essence of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to make more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed components into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to cool entirely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for about four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Mix every spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using muslin, so it's fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute to chill. Filter into an chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
