We present an easy take on a beverage from our latest menu. Designed as a large-volume prepared mix which is packed with flavours associated with festive period, which makes it ideal for your festive gathering. Any leftover cordial to use in breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix another batch of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
To make the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Cocktail (yields 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Fresh cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Instructions
For the Citrus Syrup: Place the listed components into a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, agitating until the sugar dissolves. After that, turn off the stove allowing it to reach room temperature fully. Decant to a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to four weeks.
For the Premix: Combine every spirits and syrup into one large bottle, let it rest for 60 minutes, then pass it through , ideally through a fine cloth, so it's completely strained.
When ready to serve: Add 85ml from the premix into your mixing glass packed with ice, and stir gently for one minute until cold. Pour into an chilled martini glass or equivalent, top with the cranberries and finish using a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
