We present an easy interpretation of a cocktail from a new menu. This is a party-sized pre-mixed that is packed with the tastes of the holiday season, making it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial for brunch beverages, desserts, or for additional servings of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine the listed items in a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, it will last for up to one month.
Preparing the Premix: Mix all the liquids into a large bottle, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it perfectly clear.
For serving: Measure 85ml of your premix into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate lightly for one minute until cold. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
