We present a simplified interpretation of a cocktail featured on a new menu. This is a batch pre-mixed that is loaded with tastes associated with holiday season, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Any leftover cordial for morning drinks, puddings, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, take off the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to one month.
To make Batch Mix: Combine all the liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute to chill. Pour to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
