WHere is an easy take on a drink featured on the seasonal drinks list. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded with the flavours of the festive period, rendering it ideal for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or to make more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
To prepare the Syrup: Put the listed components in a pan, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Decant into a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, it can be stored for about four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into a big jug, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through best through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix into a stirring glass packed with ice, gently stirring lightly for about 60 seconds to chill. Filter into an cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
