WThis is an easy take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. This is a party-sized premix which is bursting with flavours of a holiday season, making it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Save the extra cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put every items into a pan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the heat allowing it to cool down completely. Pour into a clean bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for around one month.
To make Premix: Pour the specified liquids into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it , ideally through muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish with a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
