WThis is a simplified version of a beverage featured on a new cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix which is bursting full of tastes of the festive period, rendering it excellent for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini
Serves 10 servings
For the Citrus Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
For the Cordial: Put all the components inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing until the sugar dissolves. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature completely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Pour the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it , ideally through cheesecloth, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the cocktail base into a stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to chill. Pour into a frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries adding the final touch with a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
