We present a simplified take on a drink from the seasonal cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed that's packed full of flavours associated with Christmas time, making it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, remove from the heat allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Decant into an clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to a month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the premix into a stirring glass filled with ice, and stir carefully for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it using a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the top.
