WHere is a home-style version of a drink from our latest cocktail list. Designed as a large-volume premix which is packed with flavours associated with holiday season, rendering it ideal for a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for brunch beverages, puddings, or to mix another batch of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
For the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
To prepare the Syrup: Combine every items in a saucepan, bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Next, remove from the burner and leave to cool completely. Pour to a sterilised bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.
To make Batch Mix: Pour the specified liquid ingredients into one large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for one minute to cool it down. Pour into a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with some cranberries and complete it using a light spray with the mandarin essence above the glass.
