WThis is a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest cocktail list. This is a large-volume pre-mixed that is loaded full of essence of the holiday season, rendering it ideal for hosting a celebration. Any leftover cordial to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or for more rounds of bikinis.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
To make the Citrus Syrup (yields 750ml)
300ml recently pressed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
To make the Premix (yields 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach schnapps
200ml clementine cordial (as made above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Method
For the Citrus Syrup: Put every ingredients in a pot, heat until it reaches a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. Next, take off the heat and let it to cool down fully. Transfer to a sealable bottle, cap it and refrigerate it chilled, it can be stored for up to four weeks.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine all the liquid ingredients into one big jug, let it rest for an hour, then filter it preferably using muslin, to ensure it's completely strained.
To serve: Add 85ml of your batch mix to a mixing glass packed with ice, and stir lightly for a minute to chill. Strain into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, decorate with the cranberries adding the final touch by giving it a brief mist with the mandarin essence over the drink.
