WHere is an easy version of a drink featured on our latest drinks list. It's a batch premix that's loaded full of essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining syrup to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Syrup: Combine all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, remove from the burner allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and agitate gently for a minute until cold. Strain into a frosted cocktail glass or similar, top with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the top.
