We present a home-style version of a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. Designed as a party-sized pre-mixed that's packed with tastes of a Christmas time, making it ideal for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve. After that, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with some cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
