We present a simplified version of a beverage found on the seasonal cocktail list. It's a batch prepared mix that's loaded with essence of a holiday season, making it perfect for hosting a celebration. Save the extra cordial for morning drinks, sweets, or for additional servings of bikinis.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (produces 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml fresh lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Cordial: Combine every components inside a pot, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, take off the heat and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Transfer into an sealable bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the spirits and syrup into one large bottle, allow it to infuse for an hour, then strain preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Measure 85ml of the batch mix to a stirring glass packed with ice, and agitate lightly for a minute to chill. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or similar, garnish with some cranberries and complete it by giving it a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.
