WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest drinks list. It's a party-sized premix which is bursting with the flavours of the Christmas time, making it perfect for a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, desserts, or for more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the items inside a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into an sealable bottle, cap it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the spirits and syrup in a big jug, let it rest for one hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
For serving: Add 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring carefully for about 60 seconds to chill. Strain into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, decorate with a few cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
