We present an easy version of a cocktail found on a new cocktail list. This is a large-volume premix that's loaded with tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial to use in morning drinks, puddings, or to mix additional servings of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
Ingredients for the Drink (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Place all the components into a pot, heat until it reaches a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Next, turn off the stove and let it to cool entirely. Pour to a sealable bottle, close it keeping it in the refrigerator, it will last for up to one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquid ingredients in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, so it's fully clarified.
For serving: Measure 85ml of the cocktail base into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and agitate carefully for a minute until cold. Pour into an frosted cocktail glass or equivalent, decorate with some cranberries and finish by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
