WThis is an easy version of a cocktail found on the seasonal menu. This is a batch prepared mix that's packed with essence associated with festive period, making it excellent for your celebration. Save the extra syrup for morning drinks, sweets, or for more rounds of the drink.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (makes 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, take off the stove and leave to reach room temperature entirely. Decant into a sealable bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified spirits and syrup into a large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, so it's perfectly clear.
To serve: Measure 85ml from the cocktail base into your stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate gently for one minute to chill. Strain into an frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and complete it with a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
