WThis is a home-style take on a cocktail found on our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume pre-mixed which is loaded full of essence associated with Christmas time, which makes it excellent for hosting a festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in morning drinks, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Makes enough for 10 servings
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
For the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
To prepare the Syrup: Put every items in a pot, bring to a light boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the heat and leave to reach room temperature fully. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store chilled, where it will keep for about one month.
Preparing the Premix: Combine the specified liquids into one large bottle, let it rest for an hour, then strain , ideally through muslin, making it completely strained.
For serving: Add 85ml of your cocktail base into a cocktail shaker packed with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute until cold. Filter to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, garnish with a few cranberries adding the final touch with a quick spritz of mandarin oil over the drink.
