We present a simplified take on a drink found on the seasonal menu. Designed as a batch premix that is loaded with flavours of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial you can use for morning drinks, desserts, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Cordial: Combine every ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, agitating so the sugar melts. Then, take off the heat and leave to cool down completely. Pour into an clean bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, where it will keep for around four weeks.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine all the liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for one hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into your cocktail shaker packed with ice, and stir gently for a minute until cold. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a quick spritz with the mandarin essence above the glass.
