WHere is a simplified take on a cocktail found on our latest menu. Designed as a batch prepared mix that's loaded full of flavours associated with holiday season, making it excellent for your holiday party. Reserve the remaining cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, desserts, or to mix more rounds of bikinis.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 people
To make the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
To make the Drink (makes 850ml, enough for 10)
400ml decent vodka
100ml London dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (from the recipe above)
Fresh cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Place every components in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the burner allowing it to cool down fully. Transfer to a clean bottle, cap it and store in the refrigerator, it will last for around one month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids into a sizeable container, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then strain best through cheesecloth, to ensure it's fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of the cocktail base into your mixing glass containing ice, gently stirring gently for one minute until cold. Strain into a chilled martini glass or similar, garnish with a few cranberries and finish by giving it a quick spritz of mandarin oil above the glass.
