WThis is an easy interpretation of a drink featured on a new drinks list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is bursting with the flavours of a holiday season, which makes it ideal for a celebration. Any leftover cordial you can use for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 servings
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
Making the Syrup: Combine all the components inside a pan, bring to a simmer, agitating to dissolve. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour to a sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through best through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Pour to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, garnish with some cranberries and complete it with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
