The Holiday Bikini – The Method

WHere is an easy interpretation of a drink found on our latest cocktail list. It's a party-sized pre-mixed that's loaded with the flavours of a Christmas time, which makes it perfect for hosting a festive gathering. Save the extra cordial for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix additional servings of this cocktail.

The Bikini Cocktail

Serves 10 guests

To make the Clementine Cordial (makes 750ml)

300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar

Ingredients for the Premix (produces 850ml, serving 10)

400ml decent vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (from the recipe above)
Whole cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish

Instructions

To prepare the Cordial: Put all the ingredients into a pan, bring to a light boil, stirring to dissolve. Then, take off the stove and let it to cool down completely. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and refrigerate it in the refrigerator, it will last for about one month.

Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified spirits and syrup in a large bottle, leave to sit for an hour, then filter it preferably using a fine cloth, making it completely strained.

When ready to serve: Pour 85ml of your premix into your stirring glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to cool it down. Filter to a cold coupe glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of the essential oil above the glass.

John Cole
John Cole

A tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering digital innovations and consumer electronics.

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