WHere is a simplified interpretation of a drink found on our latest menu. Designed as a party-sized prepared mix that is packed full of essence associated with festive period, rendering it ideal for your festive gathering. Save the extra cordial to use in brunch beverages, puddings, or for another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Serves 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
For the Syrup: Place every items into a pot, heat until it reaches a simmer, stirring to dissolve. Then, turn off the stove and let it to cool down fully. Decant into a clean bottle, close it and refrigerate it in the fridge, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix every liquid ingredients into one big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then filter it preferably using cheesecloth, making it fully clarified.
For serving: Pour 85ml from the batch mix into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for a minute until cold. Strain to a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a light spray of mandarin oil over the top.
