WHere is an easy take on a cocktail from a new menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is packed with the tastes of the Christmas time, which makes it perfect for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or for another batch of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Yields 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
A few cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Cordial: Place all the items inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, turn off the stove allowing it to cool fully. Pour to a sealable bottle, seal keeping it in the fridge, it will last for up to a month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix all the liquid ingredients in a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate carefully for about 60 seconds to cool it down. Pour into an cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and complete it using a quick spritz of the essential oil over the drink.
