WHere is an easy version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that's packed with flavours associated with festive period, rendering it perfect for a celebration. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, puddings, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Combine all the items in a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Then, turn off the heat and leave to cool entirely. Decant into an sterilised bottle, cap it keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute until cold. Pour into a chilled martini glass or similar, top with the cranberries and complete it by giving it a light spray of the essential oil over the top.
