We present a home-style interpretation of a beverage found on our latest cocktail list. It's a batch pre-mixed which is packed with essence associated with festive period, making it ideal for a festive gathering. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, puddings, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 servings
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Method
For the Cordial: Combine all the items in a saucepan, heat until it reaches a simmer, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, take off the stove and let it to cool fully. Transfer into an sterilised bottle, close it keeping it chilled, where it will keep for around four weeks.
For the Batch Mix: Pour all the liquid ingredients into a large bottle, allow it to infuse for one hour, then strain best through muslin, to ensure it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your batch mix into your stirring glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain to a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the drink.
