WHere is a home-style version of a drink featured on the seasonal menu. It's a large-volume prepared mix that is loaded full of flavours of a festive period, which makes it excellent for your holiday party. Any leftover cordial you can use for breakfast cocktails, sweets, or to mix more rounds of this cocktail.
The Bikini Cocktail
Yields 10 guests
Ingredients for the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g caster sugar
Ingredients for the Cocktail (produces 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (see above)
Whole cranberries, to garnish
Mandarin essential oil, to finish
Method
Making the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a simmer, mixing so the sugar melts. After that, turn off the burner and let it to reach room temperature entirely. Pour into an clean bottle, close it and store chilled, where it will keep for about four weeks.
For the Cocktail Base: Combine the specified liquids in a big jug, let it rest for 60 minutes, then strain , ideally through muslin, to ensure it's fully clarified.
When ready to serve: Measure 85ml from the premix into a mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring carefully for one minute to cool it down. Strain to a frosted cocktail glass or a similar vessel, decorate with a few cranberries adding the final touch using a quick spritz with the mandarin essence over the top.
