WHere is a simplified version of a cocktail featured on the seasonal drinks list. It's a batch pre-mixed that is packed with the essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for a celebration. Save the extra cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Premix (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (as made above)
A few cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed ingredients into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Then, take off the burner and let it to cool entirely. Pour into an sterilised bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about a month.
Preparing the Batch Mix: Combine every liquid ingredients into one sizeable container, leave to sit for an hour, then pass it through preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix into a mixing glass containing ice, and agitate lightly for a minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with a few cranberries and complete it using a light spray of the essential oil over the drink.
